Chapter 67: A husband bridging gaps.
Sigrid understood human nature, it had been her job as a lawyer to learn what drove people and what irked them. What buttons she could push to get what she desired and how to motivate and manipulate others to make them do as she wished.
Roland, was the kind of person that worked best if he was working for the good of others, that’s why she used ’we’ and not you.
It was a subtle reminder that every decision he was making was not just for his benefit but hers and those around him.
Roland clapped his hands and the doors were opened, a group of knights entered, carrying in their hands four large chests and one had a document in hand which he handed to Roland.
When they excused themselves, he pushed the document towards Sigrid.
He placed a hand over hers and looked into her eyes with genuine sincerity. "This is a town house which I acquired today morning, you were right, its not appropriate for Emmah to live with us with a vague identity. I bought the house under your name, it is near the edge of the city, towards the gates as one is leaving Doria.
If you are not against it, she can live there as your guest for a while until she has recovered and then I will reward her with one thousand gold and send her out of our lives. What do you think of my plan?"
Sigrid looked down at his hand first and then the document, apparently Roland had more surprises for her than just a change in his behavior.
[Congratulations host for stealing another plot, the house which the crown prince bought for Emmah in the novel is now owned by you.